As kids, we all dreamed about what we wanted to be when we grew up. However, sometimes those dreams get buried by fears, shame, and life’s challenges. What if you could make your dream come true? Would you dare to go for it?
Our guest, Darren LaCroix, didn’t hesitate to give it his all, especially after failing his first business. When he heard the question, “What would you dare to dream if you knew you would not fail?” he returned to his childhood dream of making people laugh—he wanted to become a comedian.
Darren LaCroix, co-host of the Unforgettable Presentations podcast and coauthor of Laugh & Get Rich and the Speaker’s Edge, shared his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a go-to person in the speaking industry. Despite being a shy person, he defied skepticism from friends and family to pursue his dream of becoming a comedian.
His advice for aspiring presenters is simple: find the right mentors and coaches, be a sponge for knowledge, and embrace the process of learning. You don’t have to be the best from the start; just have the right motives, put in the effort, and stay grounded. With these principles, Darren believes you’ll succeed.
The following important points were discussed:
- Big changes often stem from life’s lowest points.
- What would you dare to dream if failure wasn’t an option?
- Be a sponge for knowledge but choose the right insights from experienced people.
- Embrace mistakes as part of the learning process on your journey to success.
- The formula for mastery: Effort x Improving Process + Qualified Coach.
Timestamps:
- 1:04 – 10:10: In 1992, Darren revisited his dream of becoming a comedian, and the spark was reignited.
- 12:16 – 22:58: Darren shared what made him successful – becoming a ‘sponge’.
- 24:07 – 28:30: Darren’s math to mastery.
- 34:48 – 40:57: Darren shared how to share a story.
- 41:52 – 44:02: Darren shared how the people around you impact your success.
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